I have a fundamental problem with the way Fiat/Chrysler has handled this issue. We have a '16 Grand Cherokee and don't have the death wobble issue so I'm not intimately familiar with the way the manufacturer has handled this. Here's how I understand it.
Jeep sold these vehicles to customers stating that they are flat towable and the same is stated in the owner's manual.
Many customers who had purchased the Cherokee claimed of the Death Wobble issue. Videos online support the claim.
Jeep investigates the issue and agrees with the problem.
Jeep's fix is that the customer is to purchase a wiring harness and have it installed at the owner's expense.
Some dealers are not aware of the need to retro-fit and other dealers claim the harness is not available at this time. John's post above supports this statement.
To me, enough is enough. I'm not a proponent of handling issues like this through the legal system but this certainly smells like a class action to me. Had I spent 10s of thousands of $$s on a vehicle that didn't perform as promised and it was a proven fact that many others had the same issue, I might have a case.
Sorry for the rant......my two cents.
Blake
My 2014 cherokee equipped for flat tow has caused me trouble several times. Finally after at least 2 years my jeep dealer found a service bulletin #08-040-18 REV. B dated May 18th, 2018 ordered a powrer steering kit to turn power steering on while towing. Cost me $376 +. Submitted a claim to jeep. There went selling point for easy setting up. Someone is going to die before jeep decides to fix problem at their expense. This is disgusting.
Jeep Cherokee Flat Towing 2014-2018
in Toads-Towed Behind Motorhome
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My 2014 cherokee equipped for flat tow has caused me trouble several times. Finally after at least 2 years my jeep dealer found a service bulletin #08-040-18 REV. B dated May 18th, 2018 ordered a powrer steering kit to turn power steering on while towing. Cost me $376 +. Submitted a claim to jeep. There went selling point for easy setting up. Someone is going to die before jeep decides to fix problem at their expense. This is disgusting.